A comprehensive introduction to the basic principles and underlying concepts of financial and management accounting, as well as the core elements of financial management. 

This extremely student-friendly text is praised for its clear and uncluttered style, as well as its interactive and lively presentation.  It has a clear focus on how accounting information can be used to improve the quality of decision making by managers.  It adopts an appropriate level of detail for introductory courses avoiding too much emphasis on technical aspects.